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Job Purpose:Assists the Executive Chef and Chef in developing and implementing menus and manages kitchen operations, kitchen staff, and off-site eventsJob Duties and Responsibilities:(Note: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at the sole discretion of Sycuan Management at any time)Maintains efficient operation of the kitchen operations by assigning duties to kitchen staff, communicating pertinent departmental information to staff, instructing personnel on food service policies and procedures, correcting out of compliance behaviors, regulating food product utilization, drafting food production sheets, monitoring kitchen staff performance, and performing production cook duties as needed.Prepares and cooks food for guest consumption by following recipes according to established standards and as projected on the menu and/or catering requests, preparing food products according to production sheets, chopping, slicing, dicing, baking, frying, basting, boiling, sautéing, steaming, grilling, marinating, portioning desserts and condiments, and ensuring cold and hot food wells are filled and replenishing as needed.Assists the Chef by participating in the training of production cooks and catering staff, providing guidance on proper portion controls and food presentation, monitoring cooks' performance, communicating relevant information between shifts, monitoring team member performance, training team members, conducting performance appraisals, providing counseling, guidance, and corrective action as needed, generating appropriate paperwork, and reporting discrepancies to the Chef.Ensures safe and sanitary kitchen and storage areas are maintained by checking food products for temperature and freshness, rotating food items as needed, maintaining correct cooling, reheating and storing of foods, cleaning and wiping counters, shelves, refrigerators, hot and cold wells and surrounding areas, organizing storage area as needed, storing and restocking product on the line and surrounding areas, and following proper utilization guidelines for all supplies and equipment.Assists with catering both on site and off site by ensuring proper set up prior to event, cooking, cleaning, working the event, and breaking down all equipment, supplies and product at conclusion of event.In the absence of the Chef completes all job duties and responsibilities of the Chef as required.Job Specifications:Education and Experience:Essential:High School Diploma or G.E.D or equivalent experienceServSafe Manager Certification2 years cooking in a commercial kitchen1 year supervisory or Sous Chef experienceDesirable:Completion of Sycuans Supervisory Certificate ProgramCA Driver's License in good standingCulinary degreeSkills and Knowledge:Essential:Ability to create recipes and menusWorking knowledge of responsible alcohol beverage serviceAbility to communicate effectively with guests and team membersAbility to provide leadership and guidance to staffAbility to prioritize and perform multiple tasks and assignmentsWorking knowledge of MS Word and ExcelAbility to maintain professionalism and composureAbility to understand and follow verbal directives and written directionsAbility to accept constructive criticismAbility to communicate effectively in the English languageAbility to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbsAbility to stand and walk for up to eight hours at a timeAbility to bend, stoop, push and pullAbility to work in a smoking environmentAbility to drive catering vehiclesAbility to maintain a good driving recordDesirable:Multi-lingualSupervisory/Managerial Accountability:Direct: Lead Production Cook, Production Cook, Prep Cook, Lead Utility, Utility, F&B Deep Cleaning Technician, AttendantIndirect: None